Fuel leak from tank when full

[gdk771]

I noticed when I filled up my tank that I smelled a strong odor of gas. I looked underneath the tank and the cover piece that covers the bottom of the tank was soaked in gas and wet when I touched it. After driving it 40 miles or so the gas leak went away. This truck has a plastic tank so I don't see how it could leak. Is the filler neck made of metal that perhaps rusted? I'm somewhat puzzled at this.

 

[BlackBII]

Filler neck is rubber and is most likely cracked where it connects to the tank

 

[Madracingalley]

how hard is this to fix mine does the same but it spills all over the ground

 

[snoman6115]

never done it but ide say ur gonna have to take the bed off. grab a buddy and it prolly only take 2-3 hrs without any rusted bed bolts.

 

[daniel3507]

Im just glad im not the only one having problems with leaky fuel. I had my filler neck replaced a few weeks ago but it didnt solve it so i ended up replacing a good part. I now have a new gas tank in my garage going in tomorrow.

 

[Ranger SVO]

Filler Necks are a common problem with the Ranger

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76642